1. IV. The “Whole-School Approach” as our Goal : Infuse peace perspectives into the life of the whole school Peace-oriented Curriculum Content Participatory & Dialogical Teaching- Learning Methods Peace-related Materials Co-curricular Programs Enrichment Programs for Staff on Peace & Conflict Resolution VISION and MISSION Peace Action/ Activities of Social Concern Participative Structures & Caring Relationships; Peace-oriented Policies

2. Sharing the Miriam College Experience toward the Whole School Approach How we started:  Core group of Peace Associates  MC Community took a pledge, “Declaration of MC as a Zone of Peace,” on College Day, 1991 to strive to foster caring relationships, to look for constructive ways of resolving conflicts, to pursue cooperation rather than aggressive competition as the school spirit, to live simply and to engage in actions towards peace… Peace has been one of MC’s core values and is explicit in the school’s Vision-Mission. The V-M is central in the whole school approach.

3. Peace-oriented Curriculum Content Integration of peace perspectives in various subjects, e.g., Social Studies, CLE, Theology, CA Separate subjects: Grade 7 Social Studies; Peace Studies; Education for Peace, Gender Equality and the Environment Minor in Peace Studies MC- 101

4. Participatory and Dialogical Methods Philosophical Underpinnings: Paolo Freire, Progressive Education A sample methodology for a topic, “Challenging Prejudice.” 1. Ask students: What is your understanding of the word prejudice? Have you experienced prejudice? Can you relate that experience? How did you feel? 2.Using their experiences, draw a list of the types of p. Add inputs including about effects of prejudice. 3. Show a video, “Don’t Laugh at Me.” 4. What feelings surfaced while you were watching the video? 5. What message/s did you get from it? What can you do to challenge prejudice? (Role playing can be used.) Did we engage the learners’ cognitive, affective and active dimensions ?

5. Co-curricular/Student Programs Conflict resolution training within the homeroom program- options in dealing with conflict, dialoguing tips, steps in collaborative problem-solving Peer mediation training and program Observance of special days- In t’l Day of Peace, Mindanao Week of Peace, HR Day